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What Causes A Marble Size Lump On My Jawline Below My Teeth?

Hi. A couple days ago I discovered a marble size lump along my lower right jawline below teeth level. I can feel it when I touch the outside of my jawline. Its about the size of a marble, hard and seems to move around in one spot. I was going to wait a couple weeks and see if it goes away and if not go in and get checked out. but Im really curious. Ideas?? thanks!
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Lump on jawline between teeth could be because of abscess . Sometimes caries or infection on the surface of the tooth when left untreated reaches the tip of the tooth root and spread further infection and result in pus formation . This is called dental abscess which appear as a lump . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of affected area to rule out condition like mucocele or skin infection . Doctor may perform Root canal treatment and prescribe antibiotics course . For now Do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice a day . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling .


Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Marble Size Lump On My Jawline Below My Teeth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Lump on jawline between teeth could be because of abscess . Sometimes caries or infection on the surface of the tooth when left untreated reaches the tip of the tooth root and spread further infection and result in pus formation . This is called dental abscess which appear as a lump . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of affected area to rule out condition like mucocele or skin infection . Doctor may perform Root canal treatment and prescribe antibiotics course . For now Do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice a day . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari